REPUBLIC v JAMES NJUE NJIRU [2007] KEHC 3491 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3491
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 3491 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 October 2007
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramJ. N. KHAMINWA
Holding
The court finds that there is circumstantial evidence and a dying declaration pointing to the accused as the person who committed the offence. The accused is not found guilty and is given the right to defend himself.
Facts
The deceased claimed to have been stabbed by the accused, James Njue Njiru, and there was a trail of blood leading from the deceased's location to the accused's house.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution has shown a prima facie case against the accused
- The accused's right to defend himself
Reasoning
The court found that the evidence, including the deceased's statement and the trail of blood, points to the accused as the perpetrator.
Outcome
Not guilty
Orders
- Hearing date for defence case is fixed for 22/1/2008
- Accused remanded in custody
- Production Order to issue
- Assessors to be notified
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Criminal Procedure Code Section 306
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